Business Details
Your Premier Destination for Music Lessons and Live Jazz Performances
Clicktrax Studios is a premier music education and performance institution founded by Todd Clickard, a seasoned professional musician and educator with over 30 years of experience. Based in Monterey, California, our studio offers personalized instruction in saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, and other instruments, taught by a credentialed music expert who studied under legendary artists like Joe Henderson. We specialize in nurturing student talent, with many of our learners earning spots in prestigious ensembles such as the Monterey Jazz Festival's Monterey County High School All-Star Band.Our performance groups, including the Clicktrax Jazz Orchestra and The Tenor Tones, deliver dynamic live entertainment across jazz, big band, and symphonic genres. We combine technical mastery with a passion for music, preparing students for academic success and professional opportunities while enriching the local arts community through high-quality performances.
Services
Saxophone Lessons
Jazz Band Performances
Music Transcription Services
Woodwind Instruction
Live Event Entertainment
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized music instruction from a credentialed educator with 30+ years of teaching experience
- Our students gain admission to prestigious jazz programs and performance ensembles
- We combine technical mastery with creative development for holistic music education
- Our performance groups have shared stages with legendary artists like The Temptations
- We provide both private lessons and ensemble training for comprehensive musical growth
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Services
Saxophone Lessons
Private saxophone instruction tailored to individual skill levels, taught by a credentialed educator with decades of experience. Lessons focus on technical proficiency, improvisation, and musical expression. Students receive personalized guidance to develop their unique sound and performance capabilities.
Jazz Ensemble Coaching
Comprehensive ensemble coaching for student groups preparing for festival performances and competitions. Instruction covers jazz arrangements, section playing, and stage presence. Participants gain experience performing with professional musicians and touring ensembles.
Music Transcription
Professional music transcription services using Sibelius software for scores, parts, and lead sheets. We convert audio recordings into written notation while preserving musical intent. Services include arrangement adaptation and part extraction for various ensemble configurations.
Live Jazz Performances
Dynamic live jazz performances featuring professional musicians across multiple ensemble formats. Available for corporate events, festivals, and private functions with options ranging from big band to sax quartet configurations. Each performance showcases our commitment to musical excellence and audience engagement.
Music Theory Instruction
Foundational and advanced music theory instruction integrated with practical application. Lessons cover harmonic analysis, improvisation techniques, and composition fundamentals. Students develop a comprehensive understanding of musical structure to enhance their performance and creative capabilities.
People
Todd Clickard
Owner & Lead Educator
Professional musician and educator with 30+ years of experience teaching woodwinds and brass. B.A. in jazz performance from San Jose State, studied under Joe Henderson. Director of county-wide jazz ensembles and founder of multiple performance groups.
Questions
What instruments do you teach?
We offer instruction in saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, baritone, violin, snare drum, and jazz improvisation.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes, we provide online music instruction for students who prefer virtual learning or live outside the Monterey area.
What performance groups are available?
Our performance groups include the Clicktrax Jazz Orchestra, The Tenor Tones sax quartet, and woodwind quartets for various events.
How do students benefit from your programs?
Students gain technical skills, performance experience, and college preparation with many earning scholarships and festival placements.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Monterey County, including Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Salinas, with students from throughout the region.
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Deb C.
Aug 20, 2010
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I'm a fan of this private music studio. El offspring had his first lesson and he is hooked. He thinks his teacher is one cool cat. Lessons are a fair price from a credentialed music teacher who has elected to teach privately. The teacher came highly recommended from friends in music circles as well as other parents. (Update. still taking lessons and it is June 2012!)
